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Property investment stats for Chipping Sodbury, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Chipping Sodbury.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chipping Sodbury is a market town where tradition meets a steady property market. The area has a strong owner-occupier presence, sitting in the 93rd percentile for owner-occupied housing, and a relatively small private rental sector. With a price-to-income ratio of 5.7, affordability is reasonable compared to many parts of the South West. The median price per square foot stands at £382 per sq ft, and the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £439,950.

Rental yields are modest, with an average of 4.3%, although the top local postcode district reaches 5.5%. Properties are selling quickly, with a days-on-market figure of 47 days, and buyers are paying the full asking price on average, as shown by a £0 (the typical achieved discount) median discount.

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Key investment stats for Chipping Sodbury

Median price per sq ft

£382 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.8%

Sales in past year

134

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Chipping Sodbury

Live prices in Chipping Sodbury, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£370,000

25% of properties below...

£252,500

75% of properties below...

£470,000

Most expensive property

£1,500,000

Live listings

43

Median days on market

47

Should you invest in Chipping Sodbury?

Opportunities

  • The strong owner-occupier market and low unemployment (in the 10th percentile) suggest a reliable pool of buyers and tenants.
  • Properties sell at their asking price on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), indicating a balanced market with good liquidity.
  • The top postcode district delivers higher yields (5.5%) than the town average, offering potential for savvy investors.

Risks

  • The private rental sector is small (in the 10th percentile), which may limit tenant demand for buy-to-let investors.
  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.8%, so short-term price gains are not guaranteed.
  • The population skews older (in the 88th percentile for those aged 60+), which could affect long-term rental demand and market vibrancy.

Outlook

Chipping Sodbury's property market looks stable, with a three-year capital growth of 10.3% and annualised growth at 3.3%. The area is not a hotspot for rapid price increases, but it does offer steady returns and low volatility. Investors can expect ongoing demand from families and couples (both above national average percentiles), and owner-occupier strength should help underpin prices.

Rental yields are competitive for the region, especially in the top postcode district, but the small size of the rental sector means growth opportunities for landlords may be limited. With properties selling quickly and at asking price, liquidity remains strong. Overall, Chipping Sodbury is best suited to investors seeking stability and modest, consistent returns rather than speculative gains.

Live properties in Chipping Sodbury

Investment properties in Chipping Sodbury, South West

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 167 days

£315,000

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Normandy Drive, Yate, BS37

Slow to sell properties in Chipping Sodbury, South West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
21% below median price

£129,950

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Hounds Road, Chipping Sodbury, BS37

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chipping Sodbury, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.2%

Best places to invest in Chipping Sodbury

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BS375.5%4.2%£356 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.